We are truly fully back when the old problems continue to assert themselves. Brexit has assumed a central role again on the political stage, with the usual chaos and parliamentary pantomime evident at Westminster. And yet no one has come up with an alternative to Theresa May’s Brexit plan. There will be a vote next week in the UK parliament, and as the Prime Minister herself has said, who knows what will happen next? It’s really unsettling all round and very difficult for government departments, agencies and so on to make any plans as they are facing into the unknown.

Food trends are pretty interesting if you are into that sort of thing. We have reached full saturation point with kale, quinoa, and avocado. Middle Eastern cuisine is now considered everyday, and the once mysterious coconut water has become available in the chilled drinks cabinet in all but the most rural of shops.

There will be no such thing as singin’ the January blues this month thanks to the kindness and generosity of the people at Nox Hotel Galway. As 2019 begins, twinkling fairy lights and festive feasts might seem like a long time ago but with a great offer from Nox Hotel, there is still much to smile about.

There will be no such thing as singing the January Blues this month thanks to the kindness and generosity of the people at Nox Hotel Galway. As 2019 begins, twinkling fairy lights and festive feasts might seem like a lifetime ago, but with a fantastic offer from Nox Hotel, there’s still much to smile about.

With every new year comes resolutions, one of the most common being to lose weight. So if you are looking to kick start your 2019 with a lasting change, an Athlone slimming expert is sharing her top tips to make your new year weight-loss resolutions a reality and all without giving up your favourite foods!

One of the early new year arrivals on the market here will be the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class, fresh from having received a top to bottom makeover that lifts it into an altogether higher league in terms of its design, specifications and all-round attractiveness.